John Hughes Jd, Ccep

John Hughes, JD, CCEP has extensive work experience in the field of compliance and ethics. John most recently served as the Director of Corporate Compliance and Ethics at Dragados USA, Inc., where they led the compliance and ethics program for the company and its five US affiliates. Prior to this role, they were a Regional Ethics and Compliance Manager at Dragados USA, Inc., where they implemented an Anti-Bribery Management System and obtained ISO 37001 Certification at all five US affiliates.

Before joining Dragados USA, Inc., John worked as a Consultant, providing compliance advice and auditing services to small business clients. John also conducted compliance and ethics investigations that led to disciplinary actions against clients.

John's experience includes serving as the Director of Ethics, Training, and Investigations/Ethics Liaison Officer at Rutgers University, where they managed all ethics functions for the university and provided guidance to executive leadership on ethics concerns. John also worked as an Ethics Compliance Officer at the New Jersey State Ethics Commission, conducting audits of state agencies and ensuring compliance with ethics regulations. Earlier in their career, they served as a Legal Specialist at the State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, conducting investigations into conflicts of interest violations and preparing cases for civil prosecution.

Overall, John Hughes has a strong background in corporate compliance and ethics, with experience in program management, implementation, auditing, and investigations.

John Hughes, JD, CCEP, holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in Law from Rutgers Law School, which they obtained from 2002 to 2006. Prior to this, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government at Montclair State University from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional from the Compliance Certification Board (CCB®) in May 2023 and as an ISO 37001 LEAD AUDITOR from PECB in March 2023.